After three years in the minor leagues, Dana Hills High alum Hans Crouse has returned to the major leagues with his hometown team, the Los Angeles Angels, the same team he grew up cheering for while going to games with his grandparents as a youngster. picketfencemedia.com/former-dana-hi…

St. Margaret’s Episcopal School recently announced the hiring of Jonathan Hughes as its new boys’ varsity basketball head coach. Hughes, a seasoned coach with a championship pedigree, is eager to begin his journey with the Tartans. picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod…

The 2024 JSerra girls lacrosse team cemented its legacy in JSerra sports history when it captured the school’s first CIF-SS Division 2 championship in the sport on May 11 at El Modena High School. picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod…

Great week for us with plenty of good opportunities across the board. picketfencemedia.com/danapointtimes…

After two years of high school football in Nevada, Matai Tagoa’i noticed a difference once he stepped into the Triton locker room in San Clemente for his junior year. picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetim…

Down 3-0 early, and then 5-2 at halftime, San Clemente dug out of a hole by keeping SoCal scoreless the rest of the game. Their four goals in the final two quarters were the difference between gold and silver medals. picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetim…

After the first two days of competition were held in pristine, 4- to 6-foot conditions, nobody expected Teahupo’o would do what it did. picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetim…

When the powers that be decided the Olympics would be held at Teahupo’o in Tahiti, there was always the off chance that the South Pacific slab could deliver a show unlike any the Games had ever seen in its 100-plus-year history. picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetim…

It’s been an amazing year for Caroline Marks. Last September, the 22-year-old claimed the world title after a demonstrative performance at the WSL Finals. And now, the talented goofy-footer has claimed Olympic gold in women’s surfing in Tahiti. picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetim…

Josh Randall, a former standout at Capistrano Valley Christian Schools in San Juan Capistrano, was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft with the No. 85 pick overall. Read the full story at picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod….

The summer is nearly over, and Friday night lights are arriving soon. League realignment focused on a competitive-ranking scale rather than a geographic-based system finds the Dana Hills High Dolphins in the new Foxtrot League. Read the full story at picketfencemedia.com/danapointtimes….

Second-year head coach Victor Santa Cruz emphasizes a culture-setting message to the JSerra Catholic football team. Read the full story at picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod….

The Capistrano Valley Christian Eagles are soaring into the football season with a new head coach under their wing, Brandon Camarillo. Read the full story at picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod….

St. Margaret's is eager to build upon last season's late surge under the guidance of experienced head coach Dan O’Shea. Read the full story at picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod….

August is winding down. Going by the calendar, summer is almost over. But water temps are still warm and crowds are sparse at our many world-class breaks up and down San Clemente’s coastline. picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetim…

San Clemente’s Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center, more commonly known to surfers and visitors as SHACC, is hosting an event this Saturday, Aug. 31, to honor surf film director and IMAX pioneer Greg MacGillivray. picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetim…

#GromOfTheWeek: Levi Mauga isn’t really a grom, but he is doing big things as a member of San Clemente High School’s graduating class. picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetim…

Rebounding from a heartbreaking overtime loss in their season opener, the San Clemente Tritons emerged victorious in their home opener, holding off Oak Ridge High from El Dorado Hills, 30-23, last Friday at Thalassa Stadium. picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetim…